Fantasia on Polish Christmas Carols

Christmas holds a unique place in the hearts of Polish people, as it presents an opportunity to unite in peace, love, and forgiveness, and to express deep reverence for the Christ Child. The Kolendy (Christmas Carols) perfectlyembody this spirit of generosity and good will, and accompany formal religious celebrations, as well as home gatherings and festivities often lasting several days. Their wonderful folk flavor and typically Polish emotionalcharacter, ranging from sad to humorous and tender, provided the inspiration for this Fantasia on Christmas Carols, in which a series of seven Kolendy are threaded together through key relationships and transitional elaborativesections.

CONTENTS

• In The Still Of The Night (Wsrod Nocney Ciszy)
• Quickly On To Bethlehem (Przybiezeli do Betlejem)
• Hasten Yonder (Pojdzmy Wszyscy)
• In A Manger (W Zlobie Lezy)
• Jesus, Tiny Baby (Jesus Malusienki)
• Lullaby, Sweet Jesus (Lulajze Jezuniu)
• Christ Is Born (Gdy Sie Chrystus Rodzi)